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Sprains And Dislocations

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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1.

SPRAINS

  • When a twisting action tears the ligaments at a joint
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2.

SYMPTOMS

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Discoloration
  • And limited movement
3.

TREATMENT

  • Rest
  • Elevation
  • Immobilization with an elastic bandage
  • And/or cold applications
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4.

PREVENTION

  • Wear protective footwear during activities that place
  • Stress on your ankle and other joints
  • Make sure shoes fit properly
  • Avoid high heeled shoes
  • Always warm up and stretch prior to exercise and sports
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5.

DISLOCATIONS

  • When on of two bones that meet at a joint
  • Is knocked out of place.
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6.

SYMPTOMS

  • Inability or refusal to use dislocated area
  • A great deal of pain and varied bruising
  • Dislocations will be visibly out of joint or socket
  • As the bone will be protruding and causing the skin
  • Around it to stretch
7.

TREATMENTS

  • Receive medical treatment immediately
  • DO NOT try to reset the dislocation on your own
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8.

PREVENTION

  • When playing sports it is important to use
  • All equipment in the manner of which it was intended
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Mikayla Hyatt